How far is Lawrenceville, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Lawrenceville, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.94 mi
00h 51m
Flight
32.91 mi
52.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.91 mi
Kilometers
52.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.94 mi
Kilometers
77.16 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Mon, Oct 26, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceville
Mon, Oct 26, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceville
2026-10-26T09:40
Arrive Camden
Mon, Oct 26, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burlington
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Lawrenceville
20.9 mi
00h 25m
To Camden
27 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 26 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceville and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3075 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lawrence Road

    1752 ft · 37 sec · Lawrence Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Camden, New York

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Camden Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Camden Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceville and Camden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sloan Avenue
24.9 mi · 52%
NJ 38
9.78 mi · 20%
Camden Freeway
3.89 mi · 8%
Kaighns Avenue
1.94 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sloan Avenue

Merge slight left

24.1 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 25m from Lawrenceville
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawrenceville and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceville to Camden?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Lawrenceville and 27 miles from Camden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawrenceville and Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

7 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

19 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

20 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

22 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Camden. Straight-line distance: 32.91 mi (52.97 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2973300, -74.7296000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
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#2 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrenceville Road (-74.72983, 40.297453)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.13
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $7.06 $14.13
Mid-grade $4.80 $8.10 $16.21
Premium $5.10 $8.61 $17.23
Diesel $6.39 $10.80 $21.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Oct 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceville and Camden. The current time is 09:40:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.